
Greek Wayfarers and Other Poems
TO THE AMAZONS AT EPÍDAUROS
THE BLACK SAIL
WIDOWED ANDROMACHE
THE SACRED SHIP FROM DELOS
THE LITTLE SHADE
THE CONTRAST
“SHE HAD REVERENCE”
THE GLORY
SUNSET ON THE ACROPOLIS
This lyrical collection weaves together the timeless myths of ancient Greece with the vivid pulse of its contemporary landscapes. From the fierce chant of Amazon warriors galloping across Epidaurus to quiet reflections beneath the Acropolis at sunset, each poem captures a distinct facet of a culture both enduring and evolving. The verses blend historic grandeur with everyday scenes—market stalls, olive groves, and seaside breezes—inviting listeners to hear Greece’s spirit in both its roar and its whisper.
Among the pieces, intimate portraits emerge—widowed Andromache mourning lost love, a sacred ship departing Delos, and humble farmers tending the earth—each voice resonating with personal longing and collective memory. The poet’s language balances classical allusion with modern sensibility, allowing listeners to feel the ancient stones underfoot while hearing contemporary footsteps. As the collection unfolds, it offers a meditative journey that celebrates both the mythic heroics and the soft, everyday beauty of Greek life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (92K characters)
Release date
2025-03-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1875–1965
An early 20th-century American poet and novelist, she wrote with a thoughtful, lyrical style and moved easily between verse and fiction. Her surviving books range from poetry shaped by war and travel to a 1920s novel of family, duty, and moral conflict.
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